Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

NWINorwich Arpt
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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,251 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,397 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,777 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,468 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (663 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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White Hart Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.01 and £21.34. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.01 and £21.34. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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